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In the last three years, the time taken to process building permits in Tallinn has halved, thanks to changes in current practices.

Since opening in mid-November, Tallinn's ice rinks have already welcomed over 20,000 visitors within three weeks. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the winter season at Tallinn's ice rinks – local schools can organize free skating sessions, and seniors have special times set aside for complimentary visits.

Tallinn’s social sector budget for 2024 prioritizes providing need-based services and support to its residents, ensuring social well-being. The budget allocates €121.9 million for operational costs and €9.7 million for investments. Operational expenses in the social sector are set to increase by 22%, with enhanced support for the elderly and children. The 2024 budget for Tallinn awaits approval by the City Council.

On Wednesday, October 25, road resurfacing work will take place on Kreutzwaldi Street, between Tartu maantee and Gonsiori Street. Due to the construction, the bus routes No. 9, 31, 35, 42, 46, and 55 in Tallinn's city center will be temporarily altered.

Tallinn's open-air ice rinks are set to open in mid-November. Mustamäe and Lasnamäe rinks will open on November 11, Nõmme and Old Town rinks on November 18. Schools can schedule free sessions on the rinks, and seniors are offered complimentary access.

From November 1, tram line No. 5 will be reinstated in Tallinn, operating on the Kopli-Vana-Lõuna route. The temporary tram route No. 6, connecting Tondi and Kopli, will end its service. All trams' schedules will be updated to work better together. The schedules for trolleybus routes will also be updated to improve their efficiency.

Tallinn City Government submitted a draft Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan to the City Council. The goal by 2035 is to achieve a balanced distribution of modes of transport, accessible mobility infrastructure, and a safe environment for transportation in the Tallinn region.

Tallinn, UNESCO City of Music and Eesti Kontsert’s successful concert program will bring 27 concerts to 27 different schools this season. The first concerts start today, November 1, and will last until the end of December.

Under the aegis of UNESCO City of Music, the first musical trail entitled "Cellars of old town" has been created in Tallinn. The free audio guide provides an overview of the entertainment and concert venues that have existed or are still operating in the city's cellars over the decades, as well as the music played there.

Tallinn plans to standardize the support procedure for childcare services, under which subsidies are paid to private kindergartens and daycare centers on a uniform basis. This will give parents the opportunity to choose between different services under similar conditions without having to apply for childcare service compensation every month.